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New York Rising
OngoingOut of the ashes of British occupation, New York emerged as the first capital of the United States. Discover New York’s critical contribution to America’s founding in our all-new Robert H. and Clarice Smith New York Gallery of American History. Read more »

Revolution! The Atlantic World Reborn
Through April 15, 2012
Come see the only surviving first printing of the Haitian Declaration of Independence and the original Stamp Act, outside the UK for the first time. When news of the Stamp Act came to New York in 1765, it sparked a revolution!Read more »

Treasures of Shearith Israel and the Resilient CityOngoingTreasures of Shearith Israel and the Resilient City feature rare and centuries-old liturgical objects, manuscripts, maps and other historic artifacts—including a Torah scroll rescued from destruction by British soldiers during the American Revolution.

Caffè Storico Now Open

Caffè Storico, Stephen Starr’s newest restaurant, has opened in the New-York Historical Society. The Venetian cicchetteria serves Italian small plates (cicchetti), along with an array of artisanal hand-made pastas, classic secondi such as roasted sea bass and dry-aged steaks, Italian desserts, and an all-Italian wine list, with nearly half the selection available by the glass. Award-winning chef Jim Burke, formerly of James in Philadelphia, helms the kitchen, showcasing his distinctive and earthy classical Italian cooking style. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily, and brunch on Sundays. Caffè Storico’s menu offers something for everyone – both museum visitors and guests alike – whether it’s a light midday bite, a late lunch of panini and fresh salads, or a leisurely dinner. Designed by SLDesign, the restaurant features white artisan-crafted 15-foot-high display cases that surround the restaurant and exhibit china curated from the museum’s collection, evoking the charm of the museum’s nineteenth century Victorian past.

The American Musicals Project Annual Gala Benefit

Monday, March 26, 2012

Join us for our fourteenth annual gala concert, Making History with American Music, featuring Broadway entertainment and an elegant dinner by Stephen Starr Events – all in support of the American Musicals Project (AMP). An innovative education program, AMP utilizes video clips from American musical theater and primary source materials from New-York Historical’s renowned collection to engage young learners in the study of history. Your support will help bring history to life through exciting hands-on workshops for students and teachers and will enable the continued development of this unique approach to teaching our future citizens the lessons of our past.

For more information, to purchase tickets or to make a donation, please contact us at amp@nyhistory.org or (212) 485-9217.

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Share Some Knowledge

Celebrate Black History Month by giving the gift of knowledge. With 48 fact-filled cards per package, knowledge cards are a great source of condensed information. Learn about the American abolitionists, the Civil Rights movement, and discover memorable quotes from African Americans sure to provide fuel for the spirit and imagination.

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Celebrate Black History Month

Supplement your visit to Freedom Now: Photographs by Platon by watching American Experience: Freedom Riders (Tuesday, February 7, 8 pm), which profiles civil rights activists on THIRTEEN. Other Black History Month specials on Thirteen include American Masters: Cab Calloway: Sketches (Sunday, February 26, 8 pm), which profiles the jazz, swing, and Cotton Club legend. Visit thirteen.org/blackhistorymonth/ for a full programming line-up.